Christmas Eve Black Bean Soup For A Crowd Recipe

Name: Christmas Eve Black Bean Soup For A Crowd
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: approximately 1/4 c. dry beans (per person); 1/2 c. chopped onions; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 chopped green pepper; 1 chopped red pepper; 1 Tbsp. oregano; 3 tsp. ground cumin; 2 bay leaves; salt and pepper to taste; 3 Tbsp. lemon juice; 3 to 4 Tbsp. olive oil; water (sufficient to cover); chopped cilantro leaves or fresh coriander; hot pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

approximately 1/4 c. dry beans (per person)
1/2 c. chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 chopped green pepper
1 chopped red pepper
1 Tbsp. oregano
3 tsp. ground cumin
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 to 4 Tbsp. olive oil
water (sufficient to cover)
chopped cilantro leaves or fresh coriander
hot pepper (optional)

1
For every cup of dry beans, use the given proportions.
2
Soak beans overnight.
3
Cook in salted water until barely tender.
4
Set aside.
5
Slowly saute onions in olive oil.
6
In another pan, saute cumin in oil until it smells good.
7
Do not burn.
8
Remove onions and saute peppers.
9
At the last moment, add crushed garlic.
10
Do not burn.
11
Add all this to tender beans.
12
Add fresh squeezed lemon juice.
13
Add bay leaves, oregano and cilantro.
14
Cover and cook slowly until beans are well done.
15
Add more lemon juice, if needed.
16
This meal if filling and cheap!

722

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: approximately 1/4 c. dry beans (per person), 1/2 c. chopped onions, 4 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Christmas Eve Black Bean Soup For A Crowd falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Eve Black Bean Soup For A Crowd

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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